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Genbel Family History

Genbel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Geibel, Gendel, Gensel, Genzel, Gebel, Gabel, Engel, Mengel, Kenkel

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Where is the Genbel family from?

You can see how Genbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genbel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Genbel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Genbel families living in Somerset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Genbel's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Genbel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Genbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genbel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Genbel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Genbel. For the veterans among your Genbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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